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We are excited to announce our 2-DAY April Sale, Ancient Art & Antiquities, starting on April 26, 2025, at 13:00 GMT. This sale features a curated selection of expertly authenticated artefacts from a variety of regions, including Classical Europe, Egypt, and the Near East, as well as stunning pieces from India, and China. For condition reports or any inquiries, please contact us at enquiries@apolloauctions.com. Payments can be made in USD, GBP, or EUR. Packing and shipping is handled by our professional, in-house white-glove team.
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LOT 17:
GANDHARA GRAVE CULTURE TERRACOTTA JAR
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Sold for: £400
Price including buyer’s premium:
£
516
Start price:
£
300
Estimated price :
£450 - £900
Buyer's Premium: 29%
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GANDHARA GRAVE CULTURE TERRACOTTA JAR
Ca. 1200 BC. A Gandhara Grave Culture jar featuring a large rounded body, raising from a short, flat foot. The vessel narrows at the neck and flares out and upwards to form a large, funnel-shaped mouth. A stylised face is depicted at the front of the piece, displaying a tall aquiline nose and a long brow rendered by a continuous arched ridge. Three holes are pierced to render the eyes and mouth; possibly an abstract representation of the deceased. For a similar example, see The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, accession number: AC1994.234.8a-b; and Virginia Museum of Fine Art, accession number: 87.453a-bSize: 390mm x 340mm; Weight: 5.1kgProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
